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Graphics A Level

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Getting Ahead

Graphics A Level at Havant Campus

Are you studying Graphics/Graphic Communication A Level at Havant Campus in September? If so, you’re in the right place!

We have put together the following ‘Getting Ahead’ work to help prep you for your course over the summer.

We can’t wait for you to start College with us soon!

Why not follow us on Instagram and see our amazing work @hsdc_graphics

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Explore the meaning of the word Typography. What is it? Make a mood board of inspiration! 1 x A3 page.

Explore the extensive archives of some outstanding graphic designers. The following two links contain a fascinating insight into just a few iconic names in our graphics world.

Watch this short introduction to typography with the aim of understanding some key terms of typography such as leading, kerning and what is a serif font. Take notes on what you feel will be relevant.

Explore the techniques of collage & assemblage. Look at artists such as Raul Haussman, Kurt Schwitters, Benjamin Savignac
& David Carson, who combine found imagery and typography in their work. Make your own personal collage using the phrase ‘Who am I’, utilising found images and lettering relating to you. 1 X A3 page.

Activities can be made digitally or practically.

Resources

Your Learning Space

*This is a representation of your learning space and may not be the exact room you will be using

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